Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Latvia  | Germany  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Latvia | Federal Republic of Germany |
Continent  | Europe | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Riga | Berlin |
Latitude  | 57° 0′ 0″ N | 51° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 25° 0′ 0″ E | 9° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Latvia is 64,589 sq km, and the total area of Germany is 357,600 sq km. Latvia is smaller than Germany by 293,011 sq km. Latvia is around 5.54 times smaller than Germany.
Indicators | Latvia | Germany |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 64,589 Sq km | 357,600 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 293,011 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 24,938 Sq Mile | 138,100 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 113,162 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 2.09 % | 1.27 % |
Indicators | Latvia | Germany |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Riga | Berlin |
Demonyms  | Latvian, Lettish | German |
Official Languages  | Latvian | German |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic | Federal parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 64 % | 50.7 % |
The people of Latvia are called Latvian, Lettish, and the people of Germany are called German.
Indicators | Latvia | Germany |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Euro | Euro |
Currency Symbol  | EUR | EUR |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +371 | +49 |
Internet TLD  | .lv | .de |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | LV | DE |
Indicators | Latvia | Germany |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Dievs, svētī Latviju! | Deutschlandlied |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | God Bless Latvia! | The Song of the Germans |
National Animal  | White Wagtail | Black Eagle |
National Bird  | White Wagtail | Eagle |
National Flower  | Oxeye Daisy | Cornflower |
National Sport  | Ice Hockey | Football |
National Colors  | Carmine and white | Black, red and gold |
Indicators | Latvia | Germany |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 4th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 03:59 AM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) UTC+3 (Eastern European Summer Time) | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) | UTC+1 (Central European Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 211 days | 211 days |
The current time and date in Latvia is [03:59 AM], [Friday, 4th April, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Latvia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 1,881,750, and the total population of Germany as of 2023 is estimated to be around 84,482,267.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Latvia had 82,600,517 less people than Germany.
The annual Population Growth in Latvia is -0.67% and the annual population growth in Germany is 0.47%.
Indicators | Latvia | Germany |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.9 % | 12.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.2 % | 68.4 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 19 % | 19 % |
Indicators | Latvia | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Rīga | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 03:59 AM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 7.80 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 1.54 km/hr, 250 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 72 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Latvia | Germany |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.47 (Births Per Woman) | 1.46 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 210.61 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 85 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 84.5 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 46.2 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 2.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 3 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Latvia | Germany |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (425 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (176 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Breast cancer ( 25 people per 100K population) | Breast cancer ( 23 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 9.8 (people per 100K population) | 3.3 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 20.12 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 12.31 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.19 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.02 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Latvia, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 425 people per 100,000 people in Latvia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 176 people per 100,000 people in Germany, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Latvia, spent [ 9.04% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Germany, spent [ 12.93% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Latvia | Germany |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 43.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 29.7 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 24.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 20.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 13.09 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 12.22 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Latvia, are 1.19 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Germany.
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